East Lothian · Scotland
Coloured suite to white in Dovecote, East Lothian
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white for homes and businesses in Dovecote and across East Lothian. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- Faded or patchy colour
Coloured bath resurfacing in Dovecote without replacing anything
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. A full suite is usually done in one to two days. If you’re dealing with a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and selling or letting a home with an old suite, we can normally put it right, on whole bathroom suites, avocado, pampas and pink baths and coloured shower trays alike.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Area
- Dovecote (EH41)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Dovecote
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. The problem is generally the colour, not the bath.
Common reasons people in Dovecote contact us are:
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Questions from Dovecote
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across East Lothian.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Which areas do you work in?
All of East Lothian, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes one to two days for a full suite. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Dovecote and nearby
Dovecote is about 1 mile south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Wherever you are in the EH41 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Dovecote is one of 48 places in East Lothian we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 16 miles away.
We work across EH41. Other places close to Dovecote include Haddington (1 mile north-east), Bolton (2 miles south), Gladsmuir (3 miles west), Athelstaneford (3 miles north-east) and East Saltoun (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Musselburgh (10 miles west), Dunbar (11 miles east), Tranent (6 miles west), North Berwick (8 miles north), Prestonpans (7 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (6 miles west).
Around Dovecote
Around Dovecote, we work in homes near Plough Tavern, West Parish Kirk and Tower and Knox Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Drem station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around John Gray Centre Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Roodlands General Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Dovecote includes Skid Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dovecote
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a coloured suite means new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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